Description
Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight is a one-pot pasta recipe featuring tender rotini, seasoned ground beef, and a rich, spicy Cajun cream sauce. This easy weeknight dinner is packed with bold flavors and perfect for feeding a family.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until fully browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a spoonful of Cajun seasoning.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Let it simmer on low for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. While the sauce is simmering, boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
5. Stir cooked pasta into the sauce, add Parmesan cheese, and mix well. Use a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Let everything simmer together for 2 more minutes.
7. Serve hot, optionally topped with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight is best served immediately, but stores well in the fridge.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste — start mild and build the heat.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg